PAUL SCHOLES is back on Fabio Capello’s radar – and could be a shock pick for England’s Euro 2012 bid this summer.

The England coach was said to be ‘stunned’ when Scholes came out of retirement two weeks ago and is keen to see what impact the 37-year-old midfield star has on Manchester United’s season.

Capello tried to tempt Scholes back to international football for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. But because the call – made by England number two Franco Baldini – came the day before the squad was announced he said no.

Scholes later said that if Capello had called himself “it might have meant more” and he did have regrets about rejecting the chance.

But Scholes could now be back in Capello’s plans as the England boss focuses on his final tournament in charge of the Three Lions.

Capello is a huge admirer of the playmaker and although he’s now 37, that wouldn’t rule Scholes (above) out of his thinking. Much depends on how he plays for United this season.

Capello has a core of young midfield stars like Jack Wilshere, Jack Rodwell, Jordan Henderson, Theo Walcott and Adam Johnson but he’ll also be reliant on experienced stars like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.

Capello is said by aides to be open-minded on every aspect of his selection policy.

If Scholes slips into an influential vein of form at United, Capello will be tempted. And so could Scholes after regretting his decisions to quit too early.